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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.16 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.16 and 182.33 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.16 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.16 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.16 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 77,883.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,883.17/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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